Today was the Epiphany of the Lord. The gospel today talked about the three magi (Wise Men) that came to see Jesus, bringing him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:1-12). In his homily our priest asked us to think about what star is it that we follow. Is it the one that leads us to Jesus or is it on that leads us further from him? And most importantly why do we follow it?
While I listened to the gospel today I felt as though I were alone in the the church with only the priest to read the gospel and sermonize to me. I thought about my journey to the World Race and the star that I was following.
I am hoping that this is indeed the star that will lead me closer to Jesus. I want to grow in my relationship with the Lord, but this isn’t the only reason that I want to go on this journey.
Ever since I was accepted into the World Race, I have had lots of people ask me why I want to go. Honestly, I do a really bad job at giving people a well developed answer. One of the application questions for The World Race was, why do I want to go? I said that I want to help others and myself grow in their relationship with God. After that I talked about how my mission trip to Texas effected me and how it would later draw me to apply to The World Race. I placed a heavy emphasis on the work that we did in Texas. It was hard manual labor. I can’t say that I enjoyed every second of it, but looking back I’m glad to have spent every second doing it. I like the similar challenge that The World Race would be giving me, but I’m also interested in seeing what God has in store for me.
In my “about me” section, I talk about how I think God had been preparing me for The World Race for a long time. I don’t think that The World Race would have been brought before me if God didn’t have something greater planned for me after my race ends. Before I was brought to The World Race I was trying to decided what I wanted to do after high school (colleges, majors, etc.). I think that from this trip I will have an idea of what it is I want to do with the rest of my life and how to answer some of those adult decisions. I am so excited to begin this new page in my life, I hope that you will follow me on it.
I have a long way to go with fundraising so I hope that you would consider supporting with your prayers. (I will be needing all the prayers I can get.)
If you are able, your financially support would be greatly appreciated, It will allow me to take this journey that I hope will one day contribute to and enhance our community.
Thank you
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If you are interested in getting to know me, my faith journey or why I chose The World Race a little more, I encourage you to reach out to me. Commenting on this blog will likely be the be best way for me to get back to you.
